2024-03-29 06:42:01
Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a meeting in Montreal with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during which the mutual will to strengthen bilateral relations was confirmed, with an emphasis on economic and commercial cooperation.
After the completion of the extended talks, Mitsotakis and Trudeau attended the signing of the agreement to acquire seven new state-of-the-art firefighting aircraft, type DHC-515.
Mr. Mitsotakis referred to “an opportunity to sign important agreements that will consolidate our cooperation in dealing with climate change.” Greece will be the first country – and there are many others waiting – to purchase the new Canadair firefighting aircraft.”
In the joint statements of the two men, Mr. Mitsotakis highlighted the prospects of the Greek economy and the investment-friendly business environment that has already attracted significant Canadian investment to Greece, while adding that there is further room for improvement.
The two leaders referred to the significant presence of Greek businesses in Canada, as well as the great dynamics that can be developed in the tourism sector between the two countries. The challenge of climate change and dealing with extreme weather events were also discussed.
Particular emphasis was placed during the meeting on the need for coordination, preparedness and training to deal with fires, as well as mega-fires.
The prime minister focused on Greece’s initiatives in the field of renewable energy sources, as well as the diversification of supply sources and the energy security of Southern and Eastern Europe through interconnection.
The two leaders made special reference to the Greek community. Mr. Mitsotakis underlined the importance of the right to vote by letter, while referring to the strategy for Greek diaspora.